The Best Things to Buy at Aldi According to Two Dietitians, Plus Why AI Diet Plans Are Getting Your Calories Wrong by Hundreds

The Best Things to Buy at Aldi According to Two Dietitians, Plus Why AI Diet Plans Are Getting Your Calories Wrong by Hundreds

Author: Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward July 7, 2026 Duration: 29:21
Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell share their personal Aldi favourites and the specific products they recommend to clients, from protein yogurt and low-carb bread to fresh produce and honest indulgences. Plus: a 2025 study reveals AI diet plans underestimate calories by up to 600 and protein by 20 grams, the Mission Carb Balance wrap gets a zero out of ten, and the creatine and heat question answered for anyone adding it to porridge or baked oats.

Tune in each Wednesday morning to hear dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward share their professional insights from The Nutrition Couch. This isn't about restrictive diets or complex science; it's a practical conversation focused on making sustainable nutrition feel straightforward and even enjoyable. Every episode packs actionable, bite-sized advice into about thirty minutes, offering a manageable weekly touchpoint for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and their overall well-being. You'll find them discussing everything from deciphering food labels and managing cravings to building balanced meals and navigating fitness nutrition, all with a grounded, evidence-based approach. As one of Australia's leading shows in this space, the podcast has built a community of listeners who appreciate how Leanne and Susie translate their expertise into clear steps you can actually use. Whether you're just starting to prioritize your health or you're fine-tuning a long-standing routine, their friendly dialogue cuts through the noise. It feels like getting reliable advice from two knowledgeable friends who understand that real life happens between grocery runs and meal plans. That accessible, supportive tone is what keeps people returning to this particular podcast week after week.
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Aussie-Owned Supermarket Brands, MSG Myths & Overnight Salt Bloat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:37
Leanne and Susie unpack the Aussie-owned supermarket brands they actually buy, bust common myths about MSG and flavour enhancers, and explain how salt and sodium can cause “overnight” weight and fluid jumps without real…